The Symphonic Band's selections will include "Christmas Music for Winds" composed by John Cacavas, David Foster's adaption of Mannheim Steamroller's "Carol of the Bells" titled "Holiday Piece," Jay Dawson's "Wenceslas Variations" and "A Fireside Christmas," a medley of holiday favorites arranged by Sammy Nestico.

Steak fry will be held Saturday at Sebring American Legion

SEBRING - The monthly steak fry will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Sebring American Legion.

NEW SPRINGFIELD - The choir at the Springfield Emmanuel Lutheran Church on Route 165 will present a Christmas cantata titled "Behold the Star, A Christmas Journey to the Light of Christ" at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 21. The choir has been together for 30 years and is directed by Karen Chikosky.

A catered dinner follows in the social center. Cost is $11 for adults and $6 for children ages 4 to 12. Reservations are required by calling Pastor Aimee Raymond at 330-337-3125. The public is welcome.

Memorial Bldg. offering trip to Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens

SALEM - The Memorial Building is offering a bus trip to Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens in Akron on Saturday, Dec. 21.

The trip includes a tour of the former estate of F.A. Seiberling, co-founder of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company.

This year's theme is "Deck the Hall: Heaven and Nature Sing" which features "Dazzle," the light show spectacular that includes 750,000 lights, 21 decorated rooms, poinsettias, nightly entertainment by area choirs and performers, visits with Santa, a gingerbread hut and treats from Molly's Shop.

The solarium will feature decorated trees and a frog collection; the breakfast room will be filled with birds surrounding a decorated twig tree and Virginia's room will be transformed into a winter garden.

A poinsettia tree and poinsettias will fill the tower staircase. The music room will be appropriately festooned with harps, horns and angels in silver, white and gold to create a "heavenly" atmosphere for nightly entertainment by the choirs and performers.

The museum store offers a full line of apparel, accessories, books and unique gift items. The bus will leave Salem at 4 p.m. and return at approximately 9:30 p.m.

Tickets are $13 for adults, $6 for children and free for 5 and under. Transportation costs are $14 per person.

To register call Shane Franks at the Memorial Building at 330-332-5512. Registration closes at 9 p.m. Dec. 16.

Family-friendly .22 rifle match hosted Friday by the SHC

SALEM - A family-friendly indoor .22 rifle match begins at 6 p.m. Friday at the Salem Hunting Club. Targets are $1 each and there will be five matches.

Beef tips and noodles dinner will be served at Salem VFW

SALEM - The public is invited to a beef tips and noodles dinner with green beans and a salad from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 892, 496 Arch St.

Cost is $6. Pie slices will also be sold at $2 each with proceeds to be donated to the Wounded Warriors Project. Carryouts are available.

Food distribution planned at Bunker Hill United Methodist

SALEM - A Second Harvest Food Bank distribution will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Friday at the Bunker Hill United Methodist Church, 15096 W. Middletown Road.

Those attending are reminded to bring baskets or containers.

Salem Masons will hold public breakfast on Dec. 28

SALEM-A public breakfast buffet will be served from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Dec. 28 at the Salem Masonic Building, 788 E. State St.

Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children under age 10 and free for children under 2.